Patents Examined by Douglas J Thiesen
  • Bubble separator
    Patent number: 7811364
    Abstract: A bubble separator is a cyclone-type bubble separator having a cooling mechanism (oil cooler) connected downstream thereof, and is provided with a relief mechanism that operates when the interior pressure in a main body increases. The fluid inside the main body escapes downstream of the cooling mechanism due to the operation of the cooling mechanism. In particular, preferably the relief mechanism is provided in a gas discharge portion that is connected to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Saito